D-Day Invasion- "Strange"-ly Imminent!! TRIP REPORT IS UP!!

[marvali]

Liesa, only have a few seconds to comment. Congrats to Andrew and hope his PT test goes well. Know exactly what you're going through. Luckily, Matthew got through his early which will make his Senior year that much better. 5 years for engineering? For Matthew and a 4-class system, you graduate in 4 years regardless of major, so he has been cramming Engineering classes every semester.

Glad you kept your head through your lake trip! Would hate to know otherwise, even after my warnings!

Have fun in DC! Wish I could be there so Glenn and I could double team you. That new red hair would probably provide us some really good material!

 

[glennbo123]

Congratulations to Andrew! That's great news. What's this about red hair? I must have missed that post.

 

[If U Had Wings]

Glad to hear that you had a wonderful time! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for Andrew. Hope everything works out perfectly!

 

[that's nice]

Have fun in DC! Wish I could be there so Glenn and I could double team you. That new red hair would probably provide us some really good material!

I am speechless.

 

[englishrose47]

Great news about your son! Oh my gosh, can't believe I'm leaving for Baltimore tomorrow and then I'll be meeting everyone on Sunday

Perhaps I'll die my hair a bright orange, that way it'll be easier to spot me

How about Lime Green !!!!

 

[KathyRN137]

Late breaking-- super mondo, MOST excellent, REALLY GREAT NEWS!!!

ANDREW IS QUALIFIED by the DODMERB (Dept. of Defense Med. Examiners Reivew Board) for the ROTC Program. Now all he has to do is pass his PT test and can start collecting his stipend and get "contracted"!!!

WOOT!!!

Double WOOT!!

So happy....


Kathy

 

[marvali]

I am speechless.

Okay, so many responses come to mind.......

Jealousy will get you nowhere!

After reading so many posts and having so many interactions with Liesa, some of us feel like we know her so well we are more comfortable in welcoming her back to the USA than others....

Uh, okay, now I'm on the long list of posting something without reading it again to see if others can take it the wrong way......
You would think I would know better.....

 

[that's nice]

Okay, so many responses come to mind.......

Jealousy will get you nowhere!

LOL You picked a good response!

After reading so many posts and having so many interactions with Liesa, some of us feel like we know her so well we are more comfortable in welcoming her back to the USA than others....

We going there again?

Uh, okay, now I'm on the long list of posting something without reading it again to see if others can take it the wrong way......

So, you finally joined the club. Welcome!

You would think I would know better.....

No problem... I hope you know I was fooling around with you.

 

[KatMark]

I am speechless.

Now there is a FIRST!

 

[marvali]

No problem... I hope you know I was fooling around with you.

Now YOU'RE doing it!!! (and shhh, don't tell anyone....I have a reputation to uphold.....





and you sure wouldn't want to be a part of it!)

 

[eandesmom]

Ball of Wax? I must have missed that charming nickname.

I'm so glad the trip was so much fun and am hoping the test goes well. We NEED pictures of the redish color.

oh and....shameless plugging, the TR has begun.

 

[englishrose47]

I am speechless.

No your not !!!!Just wishing you could triple team her !!!!

 

[marvali]

No your not !!!!Just wishing you could triple team her !!!!

You may both be correct! To quote Groucho Marx, a woman should be obscene and not heard!!! (even the ones that's nice)

 

[TarzansKat]

Ooooooh. Congrats to you!!!! I bet the little one is keeping you hoppin!!
I knew you would love the story.

He so is, and thanks!

God bless your daughter, 5'6"!!! She's taller than I am!!!

Late breaking-- super mondo, MOST excellent, REALLY GREAT NEWS!!!



We just got back from the houseboat, and picked up the mail....



ANDREW IS QUALIFIED by the DODMERB (Dept. of Defense Med. Examiners Reivew Board) for the ROTC Program. Now all he has to do is pass his PT test and can start collecting his stipend and get "contracted"!!!


WOOT!!!

If you'll recall earlier, we were a bit worried about this because of his past history of childhood asthma. Apparently, being overseas and not really ever seeing a doctor, was ON HIS SIDE!!! His test is IN THE MORNING- if he passes a 2 mile run in 15 minutes, many push-ups, and many more sit ups, then it's in the bag. 6:20 AM is the test!

AWESOME!!!

A few lessons from the lake:


1) Tubing is the best way to give one a wedgie.

2) There is no such thing as "enough" soda/pop/coke for 9 kids and 9 adults. We had 3 coolers- gone.

3) Some kids are built to ski, some are not. Likewise for adults.

4) You can't put sunscreen on enough times to really make a difference.

5) I could get very used to living the high life of having an 83' houseboat.

6) 17 people on one boat for 4 days is way FUN, but way, way exhausting.

Glad you had a good time, hon.

 

[praisehisname]

ANDREW IS QUALIFIED by the DODMERB (Dept. of Defense Med. Examiners Reivew Board) for the ROTC Program. Now all he has to do is pass his PT test and can start collecting his stipend and get "contracted"!!!

That's great news!

5) I could get very used to living the high life of having an 83' houseboat.

So could I! Looking forward to hearing all about it!

We are thrilled- I cannot deny that a small, well, okay, rather large, happy dance (squeal included) was done at the post office.

That is really scary!!

Now, Maroo...that's not very nice.

 

[Millie12591]

I'm sure that you will see at least some photos of the Meet on everyone who has a thread going's PTRs or TRs. But, you'll have to wait for my take on it until I get back. I have about a dozen installments already stored up and ready (well, not technically ready, but in my mind) for stuff I've done already BEFORE I even get to Disney!!!! You all told me "door to door"- so that's what it'll be!

Our travel, Germany, houseboat, DC, etc....

When your right your right.

By the way, I had my first beer in over 20 years on the boat. Beer is just as bad as I remembered it. Which wasn't a lot since I always drank it after about 4 screwdrivers- no one remembers much after that. I'm sticking with wine. Tastes better.

Amen sista! Wine always tastes better than beer. But I do have to admit a good cold beer (preferably a Shiner Bach) that's been sittin in the back of the fridge (where it's nice and really cold) hits the spot on a hot summer day once in a blue moon.
You and Tammie and I will have to share a bottle at Peeps Fest!

SO you drink beer after 4 screwdrivers? You should just go straight to drinking the vodka right out of the bottle!

Morning Liesaa ( and it actually is) I have decided to dye my hair Gray!!!! Get some wrinkles BOTuxed in!!!! so you will all be fooled into thinking I am really old !!!And if ya 'all believe that I have some Oceon front property in Arizonza !!!


Tracey did not need to vacuum her car for me , remember I have 3 grandkids that can demolish a detailed car in minutes

Liessa Awesome news for your son!!!!

Rosie, your too much!

How about Lime Green !!!!

Oooo! Even better!

Okay, so many responses come to mind.......

Jealousy will get you nowhere!

After reading so many posts and having so many interactions with Liesa, some of us feel like we know her so well we are more comfortable in welcoming her back to the USA than others....

Uh, okay, now I'm on the long list of posting something without reading it again to see if others can take it the wrong way......
You would think I would know better.....

Marv!

Now there is a FIRST!

She got you there Tim.

 

[All7OfUs]

Hi Guys...

I only have a few precious seconds to post- (the lonely DH calls), but suffice it to say, I simply LOVE my hair!!!! LOVE IT, I tell you!!



Today, was the day for running errands, getting my son to the dentist- who has a cyst!, and going through the things that were left to me by my grandparents. Also, I have some really cool beans news, involving a pop up trailer. But that's getting ahead of myself, to quote my dear friend GB.


Tomorrow, we are headed to Nashville for the BBQfest, and then out for our free dinner that we won for registering early for that 5K. I am praying that in all this hubbub, I don't forget to pack everything, Mickey Mail and all that.


Lovely that you all are having so much fun here!! But gosh darnit, I miss being part of the chatter!

 

[KatMark]

Hi Guys...

I only have a few precious seconds to post- (the lonely DH calls), but suffice it to say, I simply LOVE my hair!!!! LOVE IT, I tell you!!



Today, was the day for running errands, getting my son to the dentist- who has a cyst!, and going through the things that were left to me by my grandparents. Also, I have some really cool beans news, involving a pop up trailer. But that's getting ahead of myself, to quote my dear friend GB.


Tomorrow, we are headed to Nashville for the BBQfest, and then out for our free dinner that we won for registering early for that 5K. I am praying that in all this hubbub, I don't forget to pack everything, Mickey Mail and all that.


Lovely that you all are having so much fun here!! But gosh darnit, I miss being part of the chatter!

Have a great time in Nashville and DC. How did Andrew do?

 

[eandesmom]

Hi Guys...

I only have a few precious seconds to post- (the lonely DH calls), but suffice it to say, I simply LOVE my hair!!!! LOVE IT, I tell you!!



Today, was the day for running errands, getting my son to the dentist- who has a cyst!, and going through the things that were left to me by my grandparents. Also, I have some really cool beans news, involving a pop up trailer. But that's getting ahead of myself, to quote my dear friend GB.


Tomorrow, we are headed to Nashville for the BBQfest, and then out for our free dinner that we won for registering early for that 5K. I am praying that in all this hubbub, I don't forget to pack everything, Mickey Mail and all that.


Lovely that you all are having so much fun here!! But gosh darnit, I miss being part of the chatter!

fun fun fun! I love Nashville and I bet you will look FAH-BU-LOUS Darling, in your new red. I hope we get at least one pic of the new do!

 

[MEK]

Tomorrow- Get hair dyed RED(ish), take son to dentist, hopefully celebrate a full 5 year ride for Andrew

Saturday- re-pack all of our worldly belongings- go to Nashville for a BBQ cookoff thingy with country music- free tickets compliments of my DBIL

Sunday- fly to DC, meet a bunch of really great folks and eat a lot

Monday- Wednesday- ????? Ball of Wax (my sister) and my aunt have various things planned

Thursday- finally some time to myself and quiet- check into POP 3 days solo,

5th- LeeAnn shows up-

13th- fly to Portland and start a whole new life

This sounds way more interesting than anything I have on the agenda!